Good Eats Southern Biscuits

Fluffy, flaky, and golden brown, Good Eats Southern Biscuits are the ultimate homemade indulgence that bring classic Southern comfort straight to your kitchen. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold buttermilk, these biscuits deliver a tender, buttery crumb thanks to the use of chilled, cubed unsalted butter cut into the dry ingredients. The secret to their signature layers lies in gently folding the dough to create pockets of flakiness that rise beautifully in the oven. Finished with a brush of heavy cream for a perfectly golden top, these biscuits are ready in just 22 minutes from start to finish. Whether paired with jam at breakfast, served alongside crispy fried chicken, or smothered in gravy, these irresistibly light and airy Southern biscuits are a must-try addition to your baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cups buttermilk (cold)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. It's okay to have some pea-sized bits of butter.

Step 4

Gradually add the cold buttermilk to the mixture while stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press and fold it over itself 2–3 times to create layers, but avoid kneading excessively to ensure a tender biscuit texture.

Step 6

Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle or circle. Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out as many biscuits as possible. Avoid twisting the cutter to ensure the biscuits rise evenly.

Step 7

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Gently gather the remaining dough, pat it out again, and cut more biscuits until all the dough is used.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the biscuits with heavy cream for a golden finish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and puffed.

Step 10

Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	568.2 grams (568.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1725

Total Fat 83.90g	108%
Saturated Fat 51.90g	260%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Sodium 2746mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 211.90g	77%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 22.90g
Protein 32.10g	64%

Vitamin D 99IU	496%
Calcium 284mg	22%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 563mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 49.0%